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September 06, 2009

Winners, Book Week & new beginings ....

The response to the giveaway was fantastic! Thank you all for getting involved and particularly to those of you that took the time to post about & link to the giveaway. My emails have run hot this past week!!! Once I had deleted the few double up comments & included all of the extra entries, there were a total of 783 entries.

I am so pleased that you all like the quilt ... as I have said, I just love it! With every comment I received telling me how crazy I was to be giving it away the more I thought ... what the hell am I doing?? And you know it looks pretty good hanging in my family room ... but I made this quilt with the intention of giving it away ... and I am happy to be doing so as you all have given me so much encouragement over the last year and a half that I am happy to be giving something back!! Some of you who know me will understand when I say that this little place here in cyber space has been a healthy distraction during what has been a very difficult time for me and my family.

So who won my Lilly Pilly ...

I am very pleased to say that my quilt is going to live with Anna from Thimbleanna ...

... who actually won a pattern last post as well ... no better a home could Miss Jessie have picked out! Anna has commented on most everyone of my posts since she found me over a year ago. She always has an enthusiastic, encouraging ... and often hilarious comment to share with me. Thank you Anna you are a sweetheart!

The 10 winners that will receive a copy of the How Does Your Garden Grow pattern are ....

Congratulations everyone! Thank you all again for taking part! For those of you who asked ... yes Lilly Pilly will be released as a pattern ... probably in October ... I hope!

This past week has been a busy one ... not only with sorting giveaway entries! Last Thursday the little people celebrated book week at school with the annual parade which meant crazed late night costume creating ...

Miss Jessie went as Angela Throgmorton who is eternal mother figure to the very naughty Old Tom from the hilarious Old Tom series

and of course Miss Megan went as Meg from the classic Meg & Mog picture books

I made a start on a new small project ...

... that may well become a big project ... but more on that later.

Patchwork Collections a lovely shop in Healesville, here in Victoria, have started stocking my patterns. We are also planning classes for next year ... more on that once the dates are confirmed.

Several other packages of my patterns are also winging their way to some new retailers ... I am very excited about this because my first US retailer is among them!!!! Woo Hooo!!! I will let you know the details once they arrive!

This coming week I'm off to Hawthorn on Thursday for my second Patchwork House workshop but other than this there is going to be some serious birthday party preparations going on!!!

That's it for me tonight ... I'm off to make a start on 6 astronaut costumes ... and a space shuttle ...

Oh and I almost forgot ... thank you to everyone who has joined the Don't Look Now! Flickr group! Make sure you take a peak there are some really great projects to look at!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!

Kellie

PS. Last post I neglected to add that this elusive woman in the red gloves is Lisa ... Lisa has been practicing heaps since the class at Ballarat Patchwork and she tells me that her raw edge is looking pretty good! Send us some pictures Lisa!!!! Sorry for missing you out last post!!!

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Thimbleanna you lucky lucky lucky lady , I can just imagine the moment you find out you are going to be jumping up and down with the biggest smile on your face --- glad to hear such a lovely quilt is going to such a lovely lady :-)
As for the kids costumes, you have outdone yourself again Kellie, although I have never heard of Tashi ?
I've been jumping back and forth to your Blog all day waiting for the result LOL
Lisa x

NO WAY!!!! REALLY????? OH MY GOSH - I'M SO EXCITED!!!! I NEED SOME KLEENEX!!! My ears are ringing and my heart is pounding -- I couldn't even finish reading the end of your post! I just finished posting and checked my e-mail and Lisa e-mailed me -- AAACCCCKKKK! Kellie!!! YOU'RE SUCH A SWEETIE! I promise it will have a very good home here in the U.S.!!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO!!!! {Ooooh, and I'm so excited that I'll be able to see that fabulous quilting that I've admired for so long -- Up. Close. And. Personal! Eeeeeekkkkkk!)

HI Kellie,
My friend Thimbleanna is one lucky lady ( a very deserving winner too - she is a lovely blog friend). Thank you so much for the pattern- your patterns are all so pretty-
I do have a blog- you can find me at http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com
Thank you again for hosting such a wonderful giveaway and for giving away so many beautiful things. We are all very lucky people.
Warmest regards,
Anna

Ok. I'm breathing now (well, into a paper bag, but still.) The children look adorable. I love that book week tradition that you have -- children's books are the best. And Jessie -- I love that adorable picture of you holding my comment! I'm going to have to frame it! And wow Kellie -- that new project is looking beautiful too -- there's no end to your incredible talent!

Oh I'm so excited that Anna won your gorgeous quilt! I can't think of anyone who deserves it more! She is such a supportive and funny and wonderful blog friend! And I've even been lucky enough to meet her for real! Lucy x

Congratualtions to all the winners! and to you, too Kellie - close to 800 entries - wow! I love what I'm seeing with the new little project you're working on - can't wait to see it all. Astronauts and space shuttles - you are busy!

Can I change my name to Thimbleanna? I am soooo jealous. But congrats Anna!
Kellie, are there any shops in the US that sell your patterns? When will this one be ready for sale? The new project looks just as beautiful.

Wow, you had a great giveaway! Sorry I missed it with life happening around me! I love all those patterns that you gave away, and you are crazy to give that quilt away! I would never have the talent to create something that beautiful!

I'm excited for Anna, I know the quilt will have a good home. Congratulations to all the winners. I enjoyed seeing this years costumes, you are an amazing Mum Kellie. Don't get burnt out, it sounds like you're as busy as ever, great to see a sneaky peek at another lovely creation!

Congratulations to all of the winners. Your work is just so amazing and they are very fortunate! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Your little ones look absolutely wonderful in their book character costumes! Thank you so much for sharing!

Yippee!! I won a pattern!! This is the first time I have ever won anything online!! Congrats to Thimbleanna who I am sure will give the quilt a beautiful home. I love the new patterns and the costumes are great! Thank you so much for the giveaways!

Oh my goodness! Is your middle name "Superwoman" by any chance? I can't believe that we get to see a new project practically every week but also home made costumes. I love everything! The new quilt is again very special! Thank you so much for my giveaway prize. I can't wait until it arrives here in China (it usually is a long wait) You've been such an inspiration that I decided to start a blog myself. Thanks Kellie

Congratulations on having your patterns going all over the world! I love the teaser of the new project, looks like it will be beautiful! I have been following your blog for a while now but this is my first comment. I look forward to seeing your work in the flesh...so to speak!

Ooh Kellie, I envy Miss Thimbleanna winning that gorgeous quilt but she is one very lucky lady which I am sure she already knows. I love the new cushion pattern, cant wait for October when it is released. I have to say that your kids costumes are fantastic, and the Tashi is one I love as my son has the same book. Old Tom is a funny cartoon too although we have never read the book. I cant wait to see the 6 astronaut costumes. Congrats on your first overseas shop stocking your patterns too, how wonderfully exciting. The new project looks beautiful, something like from a fairytale with all the beautiful colors.

Everyone who was fortunate enought to win either the fantastic quilt or one of those super patterns is delighted - how lucky you all are, but no matter if you won or not I have to say your deisgns are certainly inspiritional. As for your workshops - they I'm sure will be full and a delight to all who are able to partake (I wish I loved down under and was able to attend - there is nothing remotely like this anywhere around here)

Lucky winners! What a fantastic Tashi, and the other outfits. I am doing a monster for school concert- after one suggestion my 7 year old said 'no mum, that would look more like a goblin than a monster". Geez, get with it mum!

The book week costumes look fantastic! I attempted to make a Tashi costume for Josh last year and the hat was just so tricky!
I'm looking forward to the release of your Lilly Pilly pattern, it's gorgeous!

OH I'm so very glad that someone as lovely as Thimbleanna won your beautiful quilt. I'm sure it will make it that much easier to part with. Thank goodness we didn't have dressing up for book week - I could never have come up with anything like what you did. xx

Congratulations to Anna, it couldn't have gone to a sweeter person. My gosh Kellie you sure have had a busy week, I'll have whatever it is you're eating...... Love, love, love the new project, you just seem to make trees come to life on fabric.

Congrats to all winners...The kids all look fantastic in their costumes, and the sneak peek...hmmmm interesting...when are you coming back to Adelaide??? And can you bring it with you :)) hehe...oh I have spare room...just think quilt lessons on tap! hehe...cant blame a girl for trying ;)

Wow....congrats to Anna....you are one really lucky lady :) I am lucky too as I won a pattern :) Wooo hooooo how awesome is that? Thank you Kelly I am so excited to have won one of your patterns :) Thankyou thankyou!! :)I will email you my address.

Congratulations to Anna, one very lucky girl, and also to you Kellie, for working so hard to show us your amazing talent and to burn the candle at both ends to do it. And a huge thank you for the pattern, you are one generous person.I am away ofr a few weeks but on my return, I shall create from my new winnings!!
Lovet teh new pattern too. Thank you so much, Chriss

Congrats to all the winners! - Kelli it looks like your are going from strength to strength - and rightly so - your work is beautiful! - Can't wait to stock the new patterns and the new project looks delightful - love the fabric on the bird wings